The Supreme Court has ruled against Donald Trump’s tariff agenda in a major blow to his economic policy. @normornstein.bsky.social and @djrothkopf.bsky.social react to this evolving story and the corruption within the Trump administration. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
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20.02.2026 22:02 — 👍 19 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
The Democratic Party is at a flashpoint. @mjtoma.bsky.social joins @djrothkopf.bsky.social to outline exactly to the Dems need to do right now to trounce Trump and win back the favor of the American people. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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20.02.2026 21:07 — 👍 14 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 2
The Daily Blast: Trump Ramblings on Epstein Take Revealing Turn as MAGA Fury Boils Over
Podcast Episode · The DSR Network · February 20 · 26m
Today on The Daily Blast, @gregsargent.bsky.social talks to @pastpunditry.bsky.social about how the latest in this Epstein scandal is causing MAGA to crack up and what the prospects are for genuine accountability. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
20.02.2026 18:14 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
On Deep State Radio, @maxboot.bsky.social joins @djrothkopf.bsky.social, @rosabrooks.bsky.social, and @edwardluce.bsky.social
to discuss the Munich Security Conference and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/Ar5FiYcUm2g
19.02.2026 20:49 — 👍 13 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
The Daily Blast: Trump Erupts in Angry Panic over 2026 as Polls Take Truly Brutal Turn
Podcast Episode · The DSR Network · February 19 · 19m
On The Daily Blast, @gregsargent.bsky.social talks to Lakshya Jain about why the numbers are even worse for Trump if you dig into the details, particularly on the economy; the economy and immigration; and why that is creating unexpected opportunities for Democrats. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
19.02.2026 19:47 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
On the DSR Daily with @djrothkopf.bsky.social, we cover Prince Andrew's arrest, Trump's Board of Peace's first meeting, Hegseth inviting Christian nationalist pastor Doug Wilson to speak at the Pentagon’s monthly worship service, and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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19.02.2026 16:50 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
“Rubio goes to Munich, then goes out for a cup of tea…” @maxboot.bsky.social joins @djrothkopf.bsky.social, @rosabrooks.bsky.social, and @edwardluce.bsky.social to discuss the Munich Security Conference and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/Ar5FiYcUm2g
18.02.2026 21:11 — 👍 18 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 1
On the DSR Daily with @djrothkopf.bsky.social, we cover politicized sewage spill in Maryland,Kristi Noem's clash with the Coast Guard, the FDA agreeing to review a new mRNA vaccine, and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/MRzfqc2eMp0
18.02.2026 16:09 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
On the DSR Daily with @djrothkopf.bsky.social, we break down the death of Rev. Jesse Jackson, ongoing negotiations between Iran and the US, right-wing rage over AOC’s appearance at the Munich Security Conference, and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/01TvLwfYtMg
17.02.2026 20:37 — 👍 23 🔁 10 💬 1 📌 1
On the DSR Daily with @djrothkopf.bsky.social, we discuss the DOJ’s ludicrous claims regarding the Epstein Files Transparency Act, DHS attempting to have tech companies unmask anti-ICE accounts, the vacuum of leadership at the NIH, and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/Qqse5rlLHjA
16.02.2026 16:38 — 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
If we can still save our democracy, we need to do so now. On today's Words Matter, @djrothkopf.bsky.social and @normornstein.bsky.social discuss the looming government shutdown, election integrity, and the hideousness of Pam Bondi.
Podcast: ow.ly/iq8250YeFZB
YouTube: youtu.be/YsRZXo2WiPc
13.02.2026 01:34 — 👍 65 🔁 21 💬 3 📌 2
Trump is weak. @taraemcg.bsky.social and @simonwdc.bsky.social join @djrothkopf.bsky.social to discuss just how precarious of a moment this is for Republicans, why Trump is more desperate than ever, and more.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/KpadnZdfC9M
12.02.2026 20:01 — 👍 38 🔁 15 💬 4 📌 0
Lawrence Krasner and @milestaylor.bsky.social join @djrothkopf.bsky.social to discuss the Fight Against Federal Overreach project (FAFO) and how this new coalition of district attorneys and prosecutors is fighting back to protect our constitutional rights.
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12.02.2026 17:24 — 👍 33 🔁 13 💬 3 📌 0
As tensions rise in the Middle East, it's clear the dialogue around nuclear arms is not just a relic of the Cold War. @joecirin.bsky.social and @jonatomic.bsky.social join @djrothkopf.bsky.social to discuss the current state of arms control. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/APm9ud3TlSM
11.02.2026 23:36 — 👍 39 🔁 9 💬 0 📌 1
The Daily Blast: Krugman: Trump’s Trade Adviser Just Exposed the Scam at MAGA’s Core
Podcast Episode · The DSR Network · 02/11/2026 · 30m
Today on The Daily Blast, @gregsargent.bsky.social talks to @paulkrugman.substack.com.web.brid.gy about how Navarro wrecked a core scam that Trump has long peddled about immigrants, and how Democrats can tell a better one of their own. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
11.02.2026 20:19 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
On the DSR Daily with @djrothkopf.bsky.social, we discuss the Congressional hearing on immigration oversight, the FDA rejecting a Moderna flu vaccine, growing calls for the resignation of Howard Lutnick, and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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11.02.2026 16:19 — 👍 10 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 1
Where does this hate for AI moguls come from? @mathonan.com joins @djrothkopf.bsky.social to discuss his recent coverage of Davos, reasons to be optimistic and skeptical about developing trends in AI, and what comes next. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
youtu.be/sCQmWgWEFJk
10.02.2026 19:21 — 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
On the DSR Daily with @djrothkopf.bsky.social, we discuss Democrats rejecting a White House proposal for a DHS deal, lawmakers accusing the DOJ of inappropriately redacting the Epstein files, and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/SeWoIkLjDY4
10.02.2026 16:52 — 👍 15 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0
The Daily Blast: A MAGA Voter’s Viral Takedown of Trump’s Racism Cuts Deep: “Pathetic!”
Podcast Episode · The DSR Network · 02/09/2026 · 21m
Today on The Daily Blast, @gregsargent.bsky.social talks to @alexshephard.bsky.social about how formidable Trump-MAGA’s cultural relevance looked in 2024, how ICE has turned the culture against MAGA on a deep level, and what it all says about the future. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
09.02.2026 20:54 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
On the DSR Daily with @djrothkopf.bsky.social, we break down MAGA outrage over Bad Bunny’s halftime show, Trump keeping Democrat governors out of a White House meeting, the Pentagon cutting ties with ‘woke’ Harvard, and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/X012OsoHFyk
09.02.2026 17:40 — 👍 17 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0
The Epstein files is the story of the year. How has our American media responded to each successive crisis? Dan Froomkin and @jeffjarvis.bsky.social join @djrothkopf.bsky.social to explore why our media hasn’t risen to the occasion. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/2DWF5pUkZEM
06.02.2026 22:11 — 👍 41 🔁 17 💬 3 📌 0
Welcome to another week in Trump’s America! MAGA cronies are looking for any way to undermine democratic elections this November. What is going on? @djrothkopf.bsky.social and @normornstein.bsky.social discuss all this and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
youtu.be/ht36M5Ja1Qs
06.02.2026 19:15 — 👍 35 🔁 11 💬 0 📌 1
The Daily Blast: Trump Press Sec Snaps at Media as Her Spin on His 2026 Threat Implodes
Podcast Episode · The DSR Network · 02/06/2026 · 21m
Today on The Daily Blast, @gregsargent.bsky.social talks to @rickhasen.bsky.social, who separates the real from the fake in Trump’s threats and explains how we can gear up right now to fight back. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
06.02.2026 17:56 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
On AI, Energy, & Climate @davidsandalow.bsky.social of @columbiauenergy.bsky.social talks with AJ Gouldingabout power prices, data centers, the future of coal and solar power, and the implications of US-Canadian tensions on the energy systems in both countries. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
05.02.2026 21:15 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
The Daily Blast: Trump Blurts Out Hint of Weakness on ICE as Camps Anger MAGA Country
Podcast Episode · The DSR Network · 02/05/2026 · 24m
On The Daily Blast, @gregsargent.bsky.social talks to @brianbeutler.bsky.social about the backlash against Trump on immigration, and why they must abandon the idea that Trump’s 2024 win showed a big cultural shift against immigrants. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
05.02.2026 18:57 — 👍 12 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
On the DSR Daily with @djrothkopf.bsky.social, we break down Trump’s growing campaign funds ahead of the 2026 midterms, the Supreme Court unanimously rejecting a GOP challenge to California’s election map, and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/Cm3ibgHvHgc
05.02.2026 18:39 — 👍 14 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
On Deep State Radio, @rosabrooks.bsky.social, @edwardluce.bsky.social, and @djrothkopf.bsky.social discuss the two-tiered justice system that persists in America, the implications of the Epstein files, and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/VNGnqDoCm7U
05.02.2026 16:49 — 👍 14 🔁 6 💬 1 📌 2
The Daily Blast: Trump Spirals into Crazed Fury after Harvard Humiliates Him Very Badly
Podcast Episode · The DSR Network · 02/04/2026 · 22m
Today on The Daily Blast, @gregsargent.bsky.social talks to @ryanenos.bsky.social about the internal politics at Harvard leading to its current posture and why this fight’s outcome has broader significance amid our slide into authoritarianism. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
04.02.2026 20:44 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
On the DSR Daily with @djrothkopf.bsky.social, we cover a reduction of ICE officers in Minneapolis, Trump signing a bill to end the government shutdown, Israeli strikes killing 20 in Gaza, and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
youtu.be/l4UryLx3_C4
04.02.2026 18:14 — 👍 16 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 1
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